Cardiff Central MP Jenny Willott has launched a petition to urge the Government to give all retired women aged over 60 the one-off £200 council tax rebate.

The Liberal Democrat said it was ludicrous the 6,393 women aged 60 to 64 in Cardiff were denied the refund on the grounds they have retired inappropriately early: 'If the Government has overwhelming evidence that women between 60 and 64 do not require the same level of help as other pensioners they should produce it.'

To sign the petition or join the campaign, please contact her office on 029 2066 8558.